Piston Rings - Zetec Turbo
10-02-2006, 01:43 PM
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Piston Rings - Zetec Turbo
Just about to install my accralitte pistons into the bores but a friend has put doubt into my head with regards to spacing of the piston ring gaps?
I thought they would be the same as when installing OE rings (120 degrees apart any position)but he has stated they are different due to the pistons being forged?
Can someone clarify this for me.
Thanks in advance.
I thought they would be the same as when installing OE rings (120 degrees apart any position)but he has stated they are different due to the pistons being forged?
Can someone clarify this for me.
Thanks in advance.
10-02-2006, 02:25 PM
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Its the degree spacing for the gaps in the piston rings im after. And weather or not the spacing is the same as stated for the OE piston rings.
The rings are spec'd for the pistons mate.
The rings are spec'd for the pistons mate.
10-02-2006, 04:34 PM
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I fitted cosworth forged pistons into me S2 and just gapped then as usuall
Know a lad how builds ZVH's and he uses accralite pistons and just gaps the same too.
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Know a lad how builds ZVH's and he uses accralite pistons and just gaps the same too.
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10-02-2006, 08:41 PM
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i have them in my car running 12psi but i have rods so im going for 20psi with 9.5:1 c/r with omex 600 and retard the nuts off it do stop the det
like a 20v turbo engine
like a 20v turbo engine
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i dont think you can have a propper strong ZT with out shorter conrods so you can leave plenty of meat on top of the crown of the pistons
please corect me if im wrong
please corect me if im wrong
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